Challenge TV and TNA have announced today that TNA programming will remain on UK & Ireland for free. The new "multi-year" deal extends from Challenge TV's current contract with TNA.

Challenge will help TNA produce and broadcast "Impact Wrestling" live from Glasgow on January 30th and then tape another episode on January 31st in Manchester as well as TWO "One Night Only" PPVs based in London.

Challenge will also now have access to more archives in the TNA vault which was highlighted when Challenge TV aired their "first episode" marathon recently, that included "iMPACT!"

Stephen Ladlow, director of Challenge TV has spoken about the deal.

"This new deal is terrific for both us and TNA because it’s bringing more content to fans than ever before. It also cements Challenge’s position as the exclusive home of TNA in the UK and Ireland.” 

Dixie Carter also spoke on Twitter and via comment to The Sun.

"By continuing our strong relationship with Challenge, fans will still be able to watch free weekly TNA programming, the most-viewed professional wrestling programme across the region.”